Winning blow: rook to e8 (e7·10)
c9-22970Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
23. Re8+ Rxe8 24. Qxe8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxe8, then Qxe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #278.
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